Is NJ Transit an effective mass transit system? Why or why not?
The historic and recently restored Hoboken Terminal waiting room served as the backdrop for NJ TRANSIT’s Hall of Fame ceremony — where eight people were honored for their contributions to New Jersey’s public transportation system. The eight Hall of Fame inductees — selected by NJ TRANSIT employees and the Corporation’s Board of Directors — were lauded for their consistent support of New Jersey’s past, present and future rail, light rail and bus system during a gala event at the nearly century-old Hoboken Terminal. “Each of the men and women honored tonight played a significant policy, advocacy or operational role in the success of NJ TRANSIT and/or its predecessor transportation companies,” said New Jersey Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman James Weinstein. “With such a distinguished honor roll, it is clear why NJ TRANSIT is consistently ranked among the best-of-the-best by its peers.” “It is fitting to honor these men and women inside a building that is so ri
General Information NJ TRANSIT is New Jersey’s public transportation corporation. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers’ needs and committed to excellence. Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles, NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. The agency operates a fleet of 2,027 buses, 711 trains and 45 light rail vehicles. On 236 bus routes and 11 rail lines statewide, NJ TRANSIT provides nearly 223 million passenger trips each year. NJ TRANSIT also administers several publicly funded transit programs for people with disabilities, senior citizens and people living in the state’s rural areas who have no other means of transportation. In addition, the agency provides support and equipment to privately-owned contract bus carriers. As the vehicle that connects New Jerseya
